Airlines with direct flights
DIRECTBetween Şımkent (CIT) and Istanbul (IST). List of carriers flying CIT-IST non-stop and which days of the week they operate.
A list of airlines that previously or once had non-stop flights between Şımkent and Istanbul (CIT-IST)
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Monthly flight schedule: Şımkent (CIT) to Istanbul (IST)
The monthly calendar shows all non-stop flights from Shimkent (CIT) to Istanbul (IST). Select a date to see every flight that day. The number in the top right corner on each day represents how many flights operate.
SCAT Airlines
Flight schedule data was last updated on 2025-10-15.
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Route FAQ
Answers to common questions about the CIT to IST non-stop service.
How long is the flight from Şımkent to Istanbul?
Non-stop flights take about 5 hours and 15 minutes gate-to-gate, covering roughly 3,364 km (2,091 miles).
How many direct flights operate daily between CIT and IST?
Expect roughly 1 direct departure per day on this route.
Which airlines fly non-stop from Şımkent to Istanbul?
The route is currently operated by SCAT Airlines with year-round non-stop services.
What time do the earliest flights leave Şımkent?
The first departures typically leave around 12:30, which is ideal for morning meetings in Istanbul.
Which terminals service this route?
Departures normally use Terminal A.
CIT - IST information
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Distance3,364 km (2,091 miles)
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Flight time5 hours and 10 minutes
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Airlines
SCAT Airlines -
AlliancesOne WorldSky TeamStar Alliance
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ClassesEconomyBusinessFirst Class
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SCAT Airlines AircraftBoeing 737-800 Passenger
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Departure terminalTerminal A (SCAT Airlines)
